Moments when celebrities openly discuss their private lives are rare in the Spanish show business. Yet such a moment happened with Melendi: the artist decided to have a candid conversation about the future of his eldest children, Carlota and Marco. His words about the changes brought by new realities instantly became a topic of discussion in the media.
Family dynamics
Melendi is the father of five, but it is his eldest, Carlota and Marco, who became the focus of his reflections. Carlota, now 21, once tried modeling and is now building a career on social media. According to Divinity, she earns advertising fees on Instagram that most of her peers could only dream of. In an interview, the artist admitted: when your daughter makes more from a single post than many do in a month, it is hard to insist on a traditional education.
He does not hide that he would like Carlota to finish university. But Melendi himself admits—the world is changing too fast, and even the most prestigious degrees can quickly become obsolete. “What is taught today may not be useful in a few years,” is roughly how he puts it. In an era where artificial intelligence is changing the rules, even experienced parents find it hard to make predictions.
Marco and new habits
Melendi’s son, Marco, did not escape his father’s attention either. A recent conversation between them began with Marco admitting to failing four subjects. But the artist did not focus on the grades. For him, it is more important that the children learn to work on themselves and develop a habit of making an effort. He honestly says that he does not know what the job market will look like in six years, and is not sure that traditional office professions will remain. In this admission lies not only anxiety but also a readiness to accept change.
Melendi emphasizes: fighting against new trends is pointless—what matters is adapting. His stance resonates with many parents who watch their children choose unconventional paths and build careers outside familiar frameworks.
Carlota: choosing social media
Carlota herself does not hide that university studies became incompatible with her work on social media and new projects she is planning with her father. She admits that from the very beginning she had a strong follower base thanks to her modeling background. Now, she carefully selects brands for collaborations, preferring quality over quantity. This approach to working with Instagram is becoming increasingly noticeable among young influencers in Spain.
In this context, it is particularly interesting to observe how attitudes toward publicity and personal boundaries are changing among new stars. Not only Carlota, but other young celebrities are increasingly choosing independence and flexibility. For example, singer Aitana recently explained why she decided to limit her presence on social media while preparing for her tour — you can read more about this in the article about the changes in Aitana’s communication with her fans.
Family against a backdrop of change
The story of the Melendi family is not only about personal decisions, but also about how the very concept of success is evolving. According to Divinity, after breakups with previous partners, the artist found harmony in a new marriage with Julia Nakamatsu, with whom he is raising three more daughters. But the fate of his older children became the reason for his most candid revelations. In an era when the lines between professions are blurred and social media becomes a full-fledged career, even experienced artists like Melendi are forced to reconsider their views on the future of the family.
